that's randall pinkston in newtown, connecticut. thank you. >>> on the agenda today for many parents and schools all across the country is a lesson now in coping. and it's a topic that many never imagine they would have to discuss with children, some as young as 5. we go to cbs 5 reporter cate caugiran who joins us live with how one bay area school district is handling this very sensitive issue. good afternoon, cate. >> reporter: good afternoon, elizabeth. now, the san francisco unified school district leaders say they understand this is a difficult day for everybody. for some parents, the hardest part of the day was simply letting go of their children's hands as they went to school. time you do -- every time you do it there's a little twinge. but they love it here and they feel safe. so we're trying to foster that and let them know that things happen. >> reporter: bob has two children that go to lakeshore school. >> it's unbelievable. i mean, there's no -- you know, i try to not have avoidance be my main defense but in this case th